Grace to You: Radio Podcast The Tale of Two Sons B
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Dec 2, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, John MacArthur, a prominent pastor and Bible teacher, delves into the profound story of the two sons. He discusses the younger son's shocking request for his inheritance and the father's unexpected generosity. MacArthur paints a vivid picture of rebellion, the harsh realities of squandering wealth, and the power of repentance as the son returns home. The narrative beautifully highlights the father's compassion and the joy of restoration, while also exploring the older son's bitterness and alienation, leading to a thought-provoking conclusion.
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Shocking Demand Reveals Heart
- The younger son's request for his inheritance is a shocking, shameful act that severs relationship and says "I wish you were dead."
- John MacArthur highlights this as extreme rebellion that exposes the son's heart, not merely youthful impatience.
Father's Radical Concession
- The father immediately grants the shameful request, dividing his estate and enabling the son's rebellion.
- MacArthur stresses the father's condescending generosity as surprising and contrary to cultural expectations.
From Wealth To Feeding Pigs
- The younger son turns his inheritance into cash and flees to a distant country to live without restraint.
- He squanders everything and ends up feeding pigs, longing to eat their food, a picture of utter destitution.
